Effectiveness and Challenges of Teacher Training Classes regarding the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence for Teaching and School Duties

Abstract

This study aimed to promote university students’ understanding of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) use in secondary school education. Classes were held for university students in a teaching course to (1) consider prompts for situations in which they would use GAI in school duties, and (2) discuss secondary school students' use of GAI. An analysis of the students’ pre- and post-questionnaires revealed that their self-evaluations of their understanding and use of GAI significantly improved. However, there was no difference in the students’ self-evaluations of their instruction of GAI use. The post-survey results showed that the students gave high marks to the usefulness and comprehension of the class. An analysis of the various worksheets and free-response statements indicated that the students understood the usefulness, limitations, and points to remember regarding GAI use. However, the self-evaluations of the provision of GAI instruction to students did not improve, suggesting the need to create opportunities to learn how to teach GAI, provide support for students who are not familiar with GAI, and encourage students to use GAI not only in class but also on an ongoing basis.